Purse



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A.KRA4US$' PURSE Filed Aug. '7, 1933 C5 Sheets-Sheet 3 y a I r TTOKNE X Y Patented Nov. 19, 1935 UNITED STATES PURSE Adolphe Krauss, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Application August 7, 1933, Serial No. 683,961 In Canada August 11, 1932 8 Claims.

This invention relates to a purse of the reversible type.

An object of the invention is to so make a purse that it may be turned inside out when desired; by suitably lining the exposed parts of the purse with fabrics of different colors or patterns, either of the colors or patterns may be exposed to view by turning the purse inside'out or outside in, as the case may be.

Another object of the invention is to so make the purse that it will conserve the appearance of the usual purse.

Another object of the invention is to improve on the purse shown in Canadian Patent No.

330,659, dated March 7, 1933, by substituting the end sliding fasteners by end frames which will permit of the purse being turned inside out or reversed, asand when desired. It is to be understood that while frames are shown in the present drawings as a means of releasably locking the end walls, in lieu of the sliding fasteners shown in the said Canadian Patent No. 330,659 I claim the use either of frames which will permit .of the purse operating as described, or of sliding fas- 85 teners.

Another object of the invention is to provide in such a reversible purse, a removable pocket or lining formed with compartments adapted to receive the objects usually carriedin a ladys 80 purse.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the various figures,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the purse Whenshowing one color or pattern, the flap being open.

Figure 2 is a similar View to Figure 1 after the purse has been reversed or turned inside out to show the other color or pattern.

' Figure 3 is an enlarged end view of Figure 1, but with one (the nearer) wall opened as in process of reversing the purse.

Figure 4 is an enlarged cross-section of the purse as on line-4 -4 in Figure 1.

Figure 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary :plan view of the purse when opened at the end walls, as in process of reversing the purse.

Figures 6 and 7 show details of construction of the end frames.

Figure 8 is-a fragmentary, enlarged perspective view of one of the end frames.

Figure 9 is a side elevation of'the removable pocket or lining.

Figure 10 is a section on line l0--.l0.:in'Figinc 9.

Figure 11 is a fragmentary top plan view of Figure 9.

Referring now by numerals to the drawings, A indicates the purse complete, having a flexible member ID adapted to bend and forming 5 when bent as shown (see Figure 1 for instance) the two side walls and ll of the purse. The member extends, as a part of one of the walls, l2, to form a flap I 3 which bends downwardly over the purse in the usual way. 10

The flexible member is maybe made as shown (see Figures 4 and 5), comprising a relatively stiff and thick piece of fabric I4, say leather, and linings I5 and I6 of another fabric, say corded silk, one on each side or face of the piece [4; 15 the linings l5 and I6 are of different colors or designs. The linings are extended at the ends, as at l1, to form when secured together along their edges, the'end walls [8 of the purse. Between the linings l5 and I6 where they extend 20 as at H, are secured relatively stiff and thick pieces l9-of some fabric, say leather, to give the necessary body or stiffness to the end walls of the .purse. The member ID, as formed with the piece I4 and the double linings l5 and I6, and 25 as extended at the sides to form the two coacting wall portions I'IA 0f the end walls l8, forms in'effect one main, flexible member constituting the side walls, the end walls, and the flap of the purse complete. If a compartment 30 or pocket, capable-of being opened and closed and locked closed, is to be provided, an extra ply 24 is applied to one side of the member ID, or more particularly on one of the linings, :say l5. Between the member [0, or more 35 particularly the lining l5 and this extra ply 24, the pocket proper 25 may be secured, the pocketcomprising two pieces 26 and 21 suitably secured or stitched as at 28. The extra ply 24 is preferably made of a piece 28A, of sayleather, 4 anda lining 29, of say corded silk, the color of thesilkbeing .thesame as that of the lining l5.

Preferably, the extra ply 24 extends over the width of the member ID excepting the .end wall portions I'IA, but terminates short of the .fiap 5 where it isleft unstitched, so that a handkerchief "pocket '39 opening downwardly may be formed adjacent the part where the flap begins. Preferably, also, an extra'ply 32 is secured on theother lining 16 of the member l0, extending 5 overthe width of the member ill excepting the end wall portions llAybut terminating short of the flap, that is, similarly disposed with respect to the other ply' fl. 'Thus, a handkerchief pocket 30A may also be formed, the pocket 30 aforesaid 55 being on one side of the member l and the pocket 30A being on the other side, all as best shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4. Where two extra plies 24 and 32 are used, one on each side of the member ID, the pieces 26 and 21 of the pocket 25 may be positioned between the extra ply 24 and the member If], all as best shown in Figure 4. The extra ply 32 may also be formed with a piece 33 of leather and a lining 34 of the same colour or design as the lining Hi. The pocket 25 may be opened and closed by sliding fasteners the complementary parts 35 and 36 releasably locked and unlocked by a slide 31.

On the flap l3 may be secured the female part or socket 38, of suitable dome fasteners, adapted to register with and engage in the corresponding male part 39 secured to one side of the wall ll of the purse, when the purse shows one color (see Figure 2), and to register with and engage in a similar male part 43 mounted on a flexible tab 4| secured on the other side of the wall II, of the purse (see Figure 1). Thus, where a flap I3 is used, such means provide for the locking of the purse closed, whether inside out or outside in.

The complementary parts of the sliding fasteners may be mounted on the purse according to the usual practice. For instance, the parts 35 and 36 may be secured to tapes 35A stitched to the extra ply 24 and the main member ID, respectively (see Figure 4).

Preferably, a handle 42 is provided whereby to suspend the purse from the hand. The handle may take the form of an endless chain or cord passing through the purse (or flap l3) as at 43 and 44. Thus, the handle may serve its purpose Whether the purse be turned inside out, or outside in. 1

To releasably lock or secure the co-acting edges of the end wall portions ||A, to thereby form the end walls |8 complete of the purse, sliding fasteners have been used in the purse shown in the said Canadian Patent No. 330,659. In lieu of such fasteners, I have substituted the frames shown as B. These frames permit of the purse being turned inside out or outside in, as desired, while the hinged complementary parts 50 and may be releasably locked at the top. The frame B, as shown, comprises the two members or legs 50 and 5| aforesaid, which are U-shaped in cross section to receive the adjacent edges of the coacting end wall portions I IA so as to close over or clasp the wall-portions. The two parallel flanges of the legs are cut transversely at the bottom ends, as at 52, forming portions 53 which are curved in to receive the curved bracket portions 54 of the hinge members 55. The bracket portions 54 may be secured in position on the bottom of the legs, or more particularly on the curved portions 53, as with rivets 56. The hinge members are formed with co-acting, flat eye portions 51 which are held in operative, hinged relation by a rivet or pin 58. Preferably, a washer, 59 cut from solid rolled metal or punched out of steel metal, is inserted between the eye portions.

flanges, and having a bolt 63 spring-pressed and formed at the bottom 56 to engage in notches 64 formed in the upper ends of the parallel flanges of the other co-acting leg 5| of the frame.

The bolt or plunger 63 slides through the top wall of the casing and is provided with a head 65 to limit the downward travel of the bolt 5 under the action of a spring 61 mounted between the top wall of the casing and a collar 68 on the bolt. The casing is formed With downwardly extending portions 69-, spaced to receive the upper portion of the leg 5| and prevent the same from appreciable lateral movement.

It will be seen that such frames permit of the purse being reversed, as desired, that is, turned inside out, or outside in.

In order to protect the lining of the purse, a removable lining or pocket, shown as at C, may be used. This pocket may be formed of fabric ends 10 and a celluloid member bent to form the side walls 12 of the pocket. The member Il may be secured to the ends 10 as by stitching 13. The upper edges of the side walls may be covered over as with a fabric tape 14 stitched to the sides as at 15. On one wall 12 may be provided a pocket 15A which is formed by applying a piece of fabric I6 and stitching the same to the side wall, as at 11.

Operation The purse is folded into purse shape and the legs of the end frames releasably locked together by the spring latch device. The flap is closed by the dome fasteners. If the purse is to be reversed, or turned inside out, the latch is 0perated to release the two legs of the end frames,

the main member (ID) stretched out more or 35,

less flat, the side wall portions ||A bent below the plane of the now-stretched main member so as to bring the frame members 50 and 5| below the plane of the main member, after which the wall portions |'|A are swung inwardly or unwalls thereof, co-aeting means on the end walls adapted to releasably lock said member in folded purseshape, and co-acting means on said flap and member adapted to releasably lock said flap to either side of one of said side walls.

2. In a reversible purse, a flexible member formed with a flap and adapted when folded into the shape of a purse to form the side and end walls thereof, said member having contrasting opposite faces, co-acting means on the end walls adapted to releasably lock said member in folded G6 purse shape, and co-acting means on said flap and member adapted to releasably lock said flap to either side of one of said side walls.

3. In a reversible purse, a flexible member formed with a flap and adapted when folded into the shape of a purse to form the side and end walls thereof, co-acting means on the end walls adapted to releasablylock said member in folded purse shape, a fastening element on said flap, and fastening elements on both faces of one of said 70 side walls alternatively receiving said first mentioned element whereby said flap may be releasably locked to either face of said side wall according as to whether said purse has been folded one way'or .the other. 15

4. In a purse as claimed in claim 3 said member having contrasting opposite faces.

5. A bag of the class described comprising a reversible body portion having difierent contrasting finish on opposite sides, reversible flexible extensions carried by opposite edges of said body portion, said body portion being foldable upon itself, channel members and bars carried by said extensions, said bars fitting within said channel members, and means for securing said bars within said channel members to releasably retain the sides of the bag in closed position.

6. A bag of the class described comprising a reversible body portion having different contrasting finish on opposite sides, flexible extensions carried by opposite edges of said body portion, said body portion being foldable upon itself, channel members carried by said extensions, bars fitting within said channel members, and spring pressed members for securing the bars within said channel members.

'7. In a reversible purse a reversible body portion having different contrasting finish on opposite sides, reversible flexible extensions'carried by opposite edges of said body portion, said body portion being foldable upon itself, members'carried by opposite edges of said extensions and 5 hinged at the bottom to draw said edges together when said members are brought into engagement and means for locking said members in engagement to thereby releasably retain the purse in closed position. 10 8. In a reversible purse a reversible body portion having difierent contrasting finish on opposite sides, reversible fiexible extensions carried by opposite edges of said body portion, said body portion being foldable upon itself, members car- 15 ried by opposite edges of said extensions adapted to be brought into substantial engagement, and means for releasably locking said members in substantial engagement to thereby releasably retain the purse in closed position. 20

ADOLPHE KRAUSS. 

